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Zip

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
zɪp

Definitions

  1. Ellipsis of zip code.
  2. A zip code.
    US
  3. Acronym of Zone Improvement Plan (see ZIP Code).
    US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
  4. The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.
  5. A Sicilian or Italian Mafioso who is relatively new to the United States.
  6. A common file format for data compression.
  7. Energy; vigor; vim.
  8. A zip fastener.
  9. Zero; nothing.
  10. A trip on a zipline.
  11. A zip file.
  12. Synonym of convolution (“type of mapping function”).
  13. Synonym of zip zap zop
  14. An ounce of marijuana.

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Examples

“I know⟳ zip about economics.”
“For the fifth consecutive year, the 94027 ZIP code (primarily Atherton) led the nation with a median list price of $7.75 million. Two more California ZIPs — both picturesque, coastal communities — made the top 10: 92657 (mostly Newport Coast), at $4.965 million, and 93108 (primarily Santa Barbara), at $4.85 million.”
“The proprietor was a "Zip" — a Sicilian-born mobster — who was running a gambling operation that cut⟳ into Godfather Gotti's turf.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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